Elven Flesh vs Flat Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Flat Flesh instead of Elven Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Flat Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Elven Flesh instead of Flat Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elven Flesh is more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.